The task is assessing the student's reading comprehension, ability to identify a theme, and selection of evidence to support that theme. The second part of the task is assessing the above plus context clues to understand vocabulary. The third part of the task is assessing writing skills, sophistication of understanding of original texts, and ability to compare and contrast
How does the task use questions? Why and how are multiple questions used?
The task uses
A: There are a variety of question styles and we noticed that in terms of multiple choice questions that they build on upon each other--a student must get the first question correct other. Questions discourage guessing and upon reading further down it might encourage kids to refer back to previous parts of the test and reassess why they answered the way they did. They aren't just checking a box in order to get the following questions right as well. many parts of this, they are asked to think and used evidence to support their answers.
How does the task also incorporate technology?
Students must complete this task
A: You have to answer online. There is potential for internet research during the synthesis assessment, but we guess that the internet would generally have to be blocked on a computer. Going back and forth between screen and documents may be challenging for some. these exams.
What additional elements make a quality task?
Rigor seems important. Scale--high order thinking skills,
A: It engages the student and makes them be actively involved in the task. Forces the student to support his or her answer. The question doesn't just let a student off easy
How does the task use questions? Why and how are multiple questions used?
The task uses
How does the task also incorporate technology?
Students must complete this task
What additional elements make a quality task?
Rigor seems important. Scale--high order thinking skills,